The MSF courses I took this year really helped me develop into a very technical rider, I purchased the C-14 late July and since with the 7K miles I've put on it I'm getting to the point I'm over riding the machine. A few guys on here can attest I ride it hard and it's a phenomenal bike for daily applications and spirited group rides (hell I'm still commuting on it in 20' weather at night). However I really want to pursue track riding, not really to compete but push my limits and increase my skills as a motorcyclist. The Connie is great and have no want to get rid of it but I really want a track oriented machine with weekend warrior attributes. With MSF humbling my approach when it comes to where my true skills set is I feel a 4 cylinder 600cc weekend/track bike would satisfy my skill level and still be fun to use on the street with my buddies (some of which are on this forum).
I'm looking for input with experience. I talked to my buddies at Procycle down in N.Claerendon VT. They highly recommend a R6 or CBR600RR for on and off track riding, really laying on it heavy with the YZF-R6. They told me the SV650 is a great track day bike but lacks real world high end punch for weekend rides and wouldn't recommend it for both applications.
My budget for a super sport 600 is $3000-$4500, which I intend on nabbing mid winter when the prices drop out...
The contenders I'm looking at are as follows:
2006+ Yamaha YZF-R6
2005+ Honda CBR600RR
2004+ Suzuki GSX-R 600 (maybe a 750?)
2005+ Kawasaki ZX6R
The prices are already really starting to drop out with all these bikes popping up in the sub $4K range. There's a 07 ZX6R for sale right now I could get my hands on for $3K.
So have at it... I listed the bikes from most want to least want but I'd take any of them. Looking for input and experience if any of you guys have some with these bikes.
Also open to other ideas as well but I really don't want a liter right now. Maybe after I really hone my skills with a 600 on track specific days and courses.
Thanks again...
-Jedz
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